Siepi
Toscana IGT
"One of the 50 wines that changed Italy wine style" (Gambero Rosso)
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot |
Alcohol 14.50% |
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Total acidity 6.00% |
Vineyards location Siepi (Castellina in Chianti): 260 m (850 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp. |
Soil Mainly Alberese |
Vineyards age 23 - 36 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 4,500 - 6,500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked starting from September 5th (Merlot), from September 17th (Sangiovese) |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C, in stainless steeel tanks |
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Period of maceration 14 (Merlot), 18 (Sangiovese) days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels (70% new): Barriques (Merlot), Tonneaux (Sangiovese) |
Finissage 3 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling June 2023 |
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Available on the market October 2023 |
Production 34.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt - 18 lt |
Cases 6 bottles wooden box (750 ml), single wooden case (other formats) |
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First vintage 1992 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Monumentally built, crispy notes of elder, plum, berries, sandalwood, tobacco, with a very long, bright finish
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Food pairing Flavorful, textured dishes, dark sauces, game, blue cheeses |
Wine Advocate 96 Pts | James Suckling 97 Pts | Jane Anson 97 Pts | Decanter 95 Pts |
The 2022 harvest year was characterised by a mild winter, but with scarce rainfall. Springtime temperatures where initially within the average for the period, and then gradually rose; this increase allowed for the homogenous and constant vegetative growth of the plants. The budding stage on Sangiovese vines began around the 10th April, and was found to shift based on the different pedoclimatic characteristics of our vineyards. The high temperatures and low rainfall accompanied the formation and subsequent flowering of the inflorescences, which took place on the 16th May, up to fruit-setting of the clusters.
The summer was also particularly dry, giving the grapes unique characteristics: the exposure of the clusters to high temperatures from the very first stages of their growth thickened the skins, ensuring the grapes held up well during the ripening stage.
In terms of plant-protection, the paucity of rainfall, combined with the high temperatures and humidity levels within normal values, allowed using a targeted approach against the principal grape plant diseases and pests.
Overall, the harvest was more than satisfactory in terms of health of the grapes, with a reduction of the volume produced, due to the scarce rainfall, that affected the weight of the grape clusters.
Beginning of the harvest: September 1st, 2022
End of the harvest: October 6th, 2022
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 440-621 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 5.455,39 °C
Evaluation: Good
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot |
Alcohol 14.66% |
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Total acidity 6.34% |
Vineyards location Siepi (Castellina in Chianti): 260 m (850 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp. |
Soil Mainly Alberese |
Vineyards age 23 - 36 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 4,500 - 6,500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked starting from September 10th (Merlot), from September 24th (Sangiovese) |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C, in stainless steeel tanks |
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Period of maceration 14 (Merlot), 18 (Sangiovese) days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels (70% new): Barriques (Merlot), Tonneaux (Sangiovese) |
Finissage 3 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling June 2023 |
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Available on the market October 2023 |
Production 34.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt - 18 lt |
Cases 6 bottles wooden box (750 ml), single wooden case (other formats) |
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First vintage 1992 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Monumentally built, crispy notes of elder, plum, berries, sandalwood, tobacco, with a very long, bright finish
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Food pairing Flavorful, textured dishes, dark sauces, game, blue cheeses |
Vinous 96+ Pts | Jane Anson 96 Pts | Decanter 97 Pts | Wine Advocate 96+ Pts |
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot |
Alcohol 14.50% |
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Total acidity 6.20% |
Vineyards location Siepi (Castellina in Chianti): 260 m (850 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp. |
Soil Mainly Alberese |
Vineyards age 21 - 34 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 4,500 - 6,500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked starting from September 7th (Merlot), from September 21st (Sangiovese) |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C, in stainless steeel tanks |
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Period of maceration 14 (Merlot), 18 (Sangiovese) days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels (70% new): Barriques (Merlot), Tonneaux (Sangiovese) |
Finissage 3 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling July 2022 |
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Available on the market October 2022 |
Production 29.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt - 18 lt |
Cases 6 bottles wooden box (750 ml), single wooden case (other formats) |
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First vintage 1992 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Monumentally built, crispy notes of elder, plum, berries, sandalwood, tobacco, with a very long, bright finish
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Food pairing Flavorful, textured dishes, dark sauces, game, blue cheeses |
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James Suckling 98 Pts |
Decanter 96 Pts |
Falstaff 98 Pts |
Winescritic.com 97 Pts |
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Jane Anson 97 Pts |
Vinous 99 Pts |
Wine Advocate 96 Pts |
The winter of 2020 was cold with moderate rainfall. After a cool spring with adequate, well-spaced showers, the wide diurnal temperature range over the long hot summer was sufficient to ensure a smooth and problem-free ripening of the grapes. The process was also helped by rains in June and September which reduced water stress, and by an absence of pests or disease.
A season characterised by average temperatures and well-spaced rainfall gave rise to a highly satisfying harvest of top-quality grapes. With their thick skins and well-ripened phenols, these grapes will produce wines which combine fullness and structure with balance and freshness.
The one less positive note was a lower yield due to a few cold nights in early April which affected bud burst in areas where this took place early.
Beginning of the harvest: September 7th
End of the harvest: October 7th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 468 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3608 °C
Evaluation: Very good
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot |
Alcohol 14.69% |
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Total acidity 5.88% |
Vineyards location Siepi (Castellina in Chianti): 260 m (850 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp. |
Soil Mainly Alberese |
Vineyards age 21 - 34 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 4,500 - 6,500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked starting from September 18th (Merlot), October 1st (Sangiovese) |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C, in stainless steeel tanks |
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Period of maceration 14 (Merlot), 18 (Sangiovese) days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels (70% new): Barriques (Merlot), Tonneaux (Sangiovese) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling June 2021 |
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Available on the market October 2021 |
Production 35.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt - 18 lt |
Cases 6 bottles wooden box (750 ml), single wooden case (other formats) |
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First vintage 1992 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Monumentally built, crispy notes of elder, plum, berries, sandalwood, tobacco, with a very long, bright finish
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Food pairing Flavorful, textured dishes, dark sauces, game, blue cheeses |
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Vinous 99 Pts |
Falstaff 98 Pts |
James Suckling 98 Pts |
Winescritic.com 97 Pts |
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Jane Anson 97 Pts |
Livets Goda 97 Pts |
Wine Advocate 96 Pts |
Wine Spectator 96 Pts |
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Decanter 96 Pts |
I Vini di Veronelli 95 Pts | 3 Gold stars |
Bibenda 5 Grapes |
AIS Vitae 4 Vines |
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Gambero Rosso 3 Red Glasses |
The 2019 harvest recalled the great vintages of the 1980s. This was a 'classic' year, with nature and nurture coming together to create something truly exceptional. Winter temperatures were below average and rainfall was low, with unusually warm weather at the end of February. However, stormy squalls through spring and late into summer replenished the water table and made up for the lack of winter rainfall. They also slowed down plant development in the early stages.
The summer was consistently hot, but without extreme temperatures or excessive rainfall. September continued fine, with a significant range in diurnal temperatures.
No pathogens compromised the excellent health of the grapes. Bud fruitfulness was within the norm and the good condition of the foliage showed just how well balanced the plants were in this extremely fine year.
By harvest time the grapes were perfect, thanks to the prevailing climatic conditions and the leaf removal which was carried out in early September. Both these factors contributed to optimal ripening of all grapes across our various production zones.
Beginning of the harvest: September 4th
End of the harvest: October 17th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 590 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3580 °C
Evaluation: Outstanding
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Winery Castello di Fonterutoli |
Winery location Chianti Classico, Toscana |
Grape varieties 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot |
Alcohol 14.53% |
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Total acidity 5.90% |
Vineyards location Siepi (Castellina in Chianti): 260 m (850 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp. |
Soil Mainly Alberese |
Vineyards age 20 - 33 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training and Guyot |
Nr. of vines per hectar 4,500 - 6,500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked starting from August 12th (Merlot), September 22nd (Sangiovese) |
Fermentation temperature 26 - 28°C, in stainless steeel tanks |
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Period of maceration 14 (Merlot), 18 (Sangiovese) days |
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels (70% new): Barriques (Merlot), Tonneaux (Sangiovese) |
Finissage 4 months in concrete tanks |
Bottling June 2020 |
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Available on the market October 2020 |
Production 38.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt - 6 lt - 12 lt - 18 lt |
Cases 6 bottles wooden box (750 ml), single wooden case (other formats) |
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First vintage 1992 |
Ageing potential Over 20 years |
Key description Monumentally built, crispy notes of elder, plum, berries, sandalwood, tobacco, with a very long, bright finish
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Food pairing Flavorful, textured dishes, dark sauces, game, blue cheeses |